Author: Bharti Fotedar

Across India’s bustling cities and rural landscapes, a disturbing sight prevails – the billowing smoke from open waste burning. This seemingly mundane act carries a heavy burden, spewing toxic pollutants into the air, endangering public health, and choking the environment. The Problem: Open waste burning, often resorted to by individuals and communities due to inadequate…

India’s rapid urbanization and development have come at a hidden cost – a choking cloud of dust pollution. This invisible enemy infiltrates our homes, lungs, and very way of life, posing a serious threat to public health and the environment. The Problem: Dust pollution encompasses a range of airborne particles, from fine PM2.5 to larger,…

India’s rapid economic growth has come at the cost of a significant rise in vehicular emissions, posing a serious threat to public health and the environment. As these emissions continue to soar, urgent action is needed to curb their impact and pave the way for cleaner air. The Problem: Vehicles, particularly diesel-powered ones, are major…

Stubble burning, the practice of setting fire to leftover crop residue after harvest, is a major contributor to air pollution in northern India, particularly in the states of Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. While it may appear to be a quick and cheap way to clear fields for the next sowing season, the consequences…